The Gold Coast along with British Togoland, now known as Ghana, competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Seven competitors, all men, took part in five events in one sport. It was the first appearance of the West African nation, which didn't win a medal at its debut.
Results by event Athletics Men's 100 metres Gabriel Laryea Round 1 — 11.1 s (→ 3rd in heat, did not advance) George Acquaah Round 1 — 11.2 s (→ 5th in heat, did not advance)
Men's 800 metres Mohamed Sanni-Thomas Round 1 — 2:05.8 min (→ 6th in heat, did not advance)
Men's 4x100 metres relay Gabriel Laryea, George Acquaah, John Owusu, Augustus Lawson Round 1 — 42.1 s (→ 4th in heat, did not advance)
Men's high jump James Owoo Qualification — 187 cm (→ advanced to the final) Final — 180 cm (→ 20th place)
Men's triple jump William Laing Qualification — 14.09 m (→ did not advance)
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